How to write paragraphs in an essay

A critique is usually written in response to a creative work, such as a novel, a film, poetry, or a painting. However, critiques are also sometimes assigned for research articles and media items, such as news articles or features. A critique is slightly different than a traditional 5-paragraph theme, as it is usually focused on the overall effectiveness and usefulness of the work it is critiquing, rather than making a strictly analytical argument about it. Organizing your critique into 5 paragraphs can help you structure your thoughts.

The third paragraph of the body should
contain the weakest argument, weakest example, weakest
illustration, or an obvious follow up to the second paragraph in
the body. The first sentence of this paragraph should include the
reverse hook which ties in with the transitional hook at the end
of the second paragraph. The topic for this paragraph should be
in the first or second sentence. This topic should relate to the
thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. The last sentence
in this paragraph should include a transitional concluding hook
that signals the reader that this is the final major point being
made in this paper. This hook also leads into the last, or
concluding, paragraph.

_________ I drove my rusty old car to visit my best friend. _______ I arrived, he had done his best to prepare a tasty meal. ________, we took a long walk through the park next to his home. __________ we had been out for more than an hour, my friend asked me if I could keep a secret. _________, I swore not to tell anyone anything. _________ he recounted a wild tale of a crazy night out on the town __________. ________, he told me he had met the woman of his dreams and that they were to get married ___________.

No matter what form an expository paragraph takes, the writer focuses on presenting factual information and being objective. This type of paragraph is usually written from a third-person point of view; however, it you want to use a first-person perspective, that might be okay; but check with your teacher first, or consider the reason why you are writing the paragraph. The use of the first-person can be a bit distracting from the subject at hand, and it might reveal a bias.

These pages are from various handouts and excersises that I've collected from school over the years - I did not write them myself. If anyone ever finds the original teachers who wrote these (probably at some point in the 70s or early 80s), please let me know so I can credit them! If you wish to copy, print, link to or use these pages in any way, you do not need to ask me for permission.

How to write paragraphs in an essay

No matter what form an expository paragraph takes, the writer focuses on presenting factual information and being objective. This type of paragraph is usually written from a third-person point of view; however, it you want to use a first-person perspective, that might be okay; but check with your teacher first, or consider the reason why you are writing the paragraph. The use of the first-person can be a bit distracting from the subject at hand, and it might reveal a bias.

How to write paragraphs in an essay

How to write paragraphs in an essay

_________ I drove my rusty old car to visit my best friend. _______ I arrived, he had done his best to prepare a tasty meal. ________, we took a long walk through the park next to his home. __________ we had been out for more than an hour, my friend asked me if I could keep a secret. _________, I swore not to tell anyone anything. _________ he recounted a wild tale of a crazy night out on the town __________. ________, he told me he had met the woman of his dreams and that they were to get married ___________.

How to write paragraphs in an essay

No matter what form an expository paragraph takes, the writer focuses on presenting factual information and being objective. This type of paragraph is usually written from a third-person point of view; however, it you want to use a first-person perspective, that might be okay; but check with your teacher first, or consider the reason why you are writing the paragraph. The use of the first-person can be a bit distracting from the subject at hand, and it might reveal a bias.

How to write paragraphs in an essay

How to write paragraphs in an essay

The third paragraph of the body should
contain the weakest argument, weakest example, weakest
illustration, or an obvious follow up to the second paragraph in
the body. The first sentence of this paragraph should include the
reverse hook which ties in with the transitional hook at the end
of the second paragraph. The topic for this paragraph should be
in the first or second sentence. This topic should relate to the
thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. The last sentence
in this paragraph should include a transitional concluding hook
that signals the reader that this is the final major point being
made in this paper. This hook also leads into the last, or
concluding, paragraph.

How to write paragraphs in an essay

_________ I drove my rusty old car to visit my best friend. _______ I arrived, he had done his best to prepare a tasty meal. ________, we took a long walk through the park next to his home. __________ we had been out for more than an hour, my friend asked me if I could keep a secret. _________, I swore not to tell anyone anything. _________ he recounted a wild tale of a crazy night out on the town __________. ________, he told me he had met the woman of his dreams and that they were to get married ___________.

How to write paragraphs in an essay

How to write paragraphs in an essay

These pages are from various handouts and excersises that I've collected from school over the years - I did not write them myself. If anyone ever finds the original teachers who wrote these (probably at some point in the 70s or early 80s), please let me know so I can credit them! If you wish to copy, print, link to or use these pages in any way, you do not need to ask me for permission.